UX Researcher

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What you bring

You are curious about what kind of challenges people face when using digital devices, and you understand when to apply specific research methods.
You have strong attention to detail and objective observation skills.
You are not afraid of making decisions at any point in a project, and presenting the findings to others.
You want to learn and evolve, and are ready to push yourself to develop your skills.
You are a team player and ready to exchange ideas, learn from others, and share your knowledge with your team members.
You can handle unexpected problems or technical difficulties that may come up.
You have great communication skills and are fluent in English.
You live in Hungary, and could come in twice a week to our Budapest office.
A degree in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology or HCI can be an advantage.

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What you’ll do

Understanding client requirements and facilitating kick-off meetings.
Creating project and research plans.
Recruiting for research studies (e.g. interviews, user tests).
Creating guides for research studies.
Conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
Analysing data: organizing and synthesizing data from your research.
Synthesizing and communicating research insights to the client and team members.
Coming up with innovative ideas and solutions to real-life problems in close collaboration with your designer partner.
Keeping up with industry trends, and making sure we are using the latest best practices.
Ability to communicate in a clear manner with clients, direct teams, and manage multiple cases.
Leading and facilitating workshops to boost collaboration with client teams.
Managing smooth project handovers to clients.

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Skills

At least 2 years of experience conducting UX research for digital products, ideally in a tech, startup, or agency environment.
Comfortable leading the full research process: from defining goals and planning studies to recruiting, running sessions, analyzing results, synthetising and sharing insights with the team.
Strong proficiency in qualitative research methods such as user interviews, usability testing, and contextual inquiry.
Experience with quantitative approaches such as survey design and execution, basic statistics, data analysis, and integrating quantitative measures with qualitative insights to inform product decisions.
Familiar with tools like Figma, FigJam, Miro, Google Forms, Alchemer, Surveysparrow, Dovetail, Condens, UserTesting, User Interviews, Respondent or Lyssna.
Bonus if you’ve worked with analytics tools (like Google Analytics or Mixpanel), advanced research methods (such as diary studies, or A/B testing), or have an interest in using tools like Python, or R.
Ability to clearly document and communicate research insights for both design teams and stakeholders.
Experience collaborating closely with designers, PMs, and developers.
Confidence in facilitating workshops with teams and stakeholders to support alignment, ideation, and decision-making.
You work well independently, but you’re also great at taking feedback and keeping others in the loop.
Fluency in German and the ability to conduct research in German is a strong advantage, but not a requirement.

Application process

1 / Application

We’ll ask you to answer a few questions and submit your portfolio and CV or LinkedIn profile. After evaluating your materials we’ll get in touch with feedback.

2 / Bia will reach out

“Hi, my name is Bia, and I’ll be in touch with you through the whole recruitment process. If you proceed to the next step, I’ll share some interesting and useful info about us. Good luck!”

3 / Introductory chat

You’ll have a short informal chat with Bia, and talk about your background. She’ll tell you more about UX studio, and you’ll also have the chance to ask any questions you may have.

4 / Challenge

We’ll ask you to work on a researcher challenge. You’ll have one week to work on it. This task is solely for the purpose of measuring your skillset, and we always give feedback on your work.

5 / Final interview

We evaluate the challenges and invite the most successful applicants to a final interview, where you’ll have a chat with our team leader and the researcher who evaluated your challenge.

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How long does the application process usually take?

Application timelines can vary depending on a lot of factors. Our goal is to get back to you within a week of your application to organize our introductory chat, where our HR manager will share more information about the next steps and estimated time of feedback.

Do you offer feedback on applications?

We offer portfolio and performance evaluations if requested, and we always write personalized feedback on the work of those candidates who complete our challenge.

Does UX studio support remote work?

Yes, you can join UX studio remotely! To become a team member from another country, you have to be within four hours of the Central European time zone and have a reliable internet connection. When we have in-person events, such as retreats, we will ask you to join us. We will organize the trip for you; your only task will be to travel here to meet your team!

Does UX studio have an office?

We have a spacious dog-friendly office in the heart of Budapest. However, if you prefer working from home, you can do so, but we always recommend our team members to join us in the office every now and then to experience the great atmosphere we have here!

Is it possible to relocate to Hungary? Are there any relocation packages?

Yes, relocation is possible after your three-month-long probation period. We wait until then to make sure you are 100% confident in the position before you commit to moving between countries (and sometimes continents)! Our relocation package includes administrative and legal help from a relocation professional, financial aid for flights, and help with accommodation.

How are the salaries calculated at UX studio?

We have an internally set salary table, which is visible to everyone. When calculating an offer we look at the candidate’s previous relevant and related work experiences, and match it to our salary table. As a Hungarian company our salaries are competitive on a Hungarian level, and we always try to increase our ranges company-wide. If you are interested in seeing Hungarian living costs, we recommend you to check out Numbeo.com.

What does the onboarding process look like?

The first week at UX studio is a Product Design project week for everyone, regardless of your future position. This week you'll get more familiar with our processes and complete a short project while having intro sessions with many team members. This week's main purpose is to introduce you to your colleagues so you won't feel alone during your training period. From the second week onward, your position-related training begins with the guidance of your designated mentor.

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